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Barratt & David Wilson Homes Propose 104-Home Estate in Chelford

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Developers Barratt & David Wilson Homes have submitted plans for a 104-home estate on a field in Chelford, which has raised concerns from local residents. The proposed development would see the homes built on 4.96 hectares of agricultural land, with access from Knutsford Road. The site is currently safeguarded for future development in Cheshire East's site allocations development plan document (SADPD), but a narrow strip is designated as green belt. The proposal has sparked objections from two residents, who have raised concerns about flooding, inadequate drainage infrastructure, increased traffic, and road safety.

Key Takeaways:

  • The proposed development would see 104 homes built on 4.96 hectares of agricultural land in Chelford, with access from Knutsford Road.
  • The site is safeguarded for future development in Cheshire East's site allocations development plan document (SADPD), but a narrow strip is designated as green belt.
  • The proposal includes a mix of properties, ranging from one to four bedrooms, predominantly two-storeys, with a couple of 2.5-storey houses at key locations.
  • The development would deliver significant community benefits, including 30 per cent affordable housing, connectivity between the existing settlement and facilities, public open space, and a locally equipped area of play (LEAP).
  • The application has raised concerns from two residents, who have raised concerns about flooding, inadequate drainage infrastructure, increased traffic, and road safety.
  • The application can be viewed on the planning portal on Cheshire East Council's website, with the last date for submitting comments being July 3.

Statistics:

  • 104 homes proposed in the development
  • 4.96 hectares of agricultural land to be used for the development
  • 30 per cent of the homes will be affordable housing
  • 2 adults have formally objected to the application

Sources:

  • Chelford residents, unnamed
  • Asteer Planning, on behalf of the applicants
  • Cheshire East Council's website
  • SADPD (Site Allocations Development Plan Document)
  • National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF)

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